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AK64 TSO

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 TSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working HAS WATER INSIDE LAMP UNIT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative BOTH REAR TYRES SOFT AND BELOW LEGAL MIN. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

FUEL VERY LOW, 11 MILES TILL EMPTY.

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

UNDERSIDE MUDDY.WOULD BENEFIT FROM A WASH OFF.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 100,183 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

UNDERSIDE MUDDY.WOULD BENEFIT FROM A WASH OFF.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,332 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 83,331 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 70,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,739 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 61,735 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,146 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 48,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AK64 TSO is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK64 TSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK64 TSO registered?

AK64 TSO is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2014.

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